Energy & Environment

The American Physical Society considers a technically sound national energy policy (Statement 00.3), rooted in reducing America's dependency on fossil fuels and foreign sources of energy, essential to maintaining a robust economy and a healthy environment (Statement 05.3). APS views nuclear energy as a significant option for reducing pollution while meeting the world's expanding energy needs (Statement 93.7). Renewable sources of energy such as solar & wind, among others, need to be researched and developed further to help meet the world demand for energy. The Society urges continued and diversified investments in energy research and development, as well as policies that promote efficiency and innovation in the energy sector.

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New APS-ACS Test Program for Liquid Helium PurchasingAPS is partnering with the American Chemical Society (ACS) and DOD's Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to improve reliability and affordability of liquid helium for researchers.Learn More About the Program

Helium Issues
Helium is essential for achieving the extremely cold temperatures required by many current and emerging technologies as well as for advanced scientific research.More on Helium Issues